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WL16 KCG

2016 Kia Picanto

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,377 mi
Last recorded87,377 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Picanto28,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 KCG
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 87,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 73,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 61,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,367 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 39,977 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 39,975 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 32,545 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Aug 2020 32,545 miles

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 25,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 25,462 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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WL16 KCG is a 2016 Kia Picanto in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 28,485 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL16 KCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this Kia Picanto is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WL16 KCG registered?

WL16 KCG is a 2016 Kia Picanto, first registered on 19 August 2016.

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